Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026
- Sponsor
- Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2]
- Committees
- Homeland Security Committee (primary)
- Last action
- Jul 14, 2026
Bottom line
This bill mandates recurring triennial reports on the transition and security capabilities of jurisdictions that have lost eligibility for Urban Area Security Initiative funding.
What it actually does
This bill amends the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 to mandate recurring reports on jurisdictions that are no longer eligible for Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) funding. Specifically, it requires these reports to be submitted every three years after the initial report, which was due 18 months following the enactment of the 2023 NDAA.
Section 2
Mandating Recurring Reports on UASI Ineligible Jurisdictions
This section amends existing law (the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023) to require ongoing oversight of urban areas that no longer receive federal Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) funding. It adds a requirement that the reports, which detail the transition and security capabilities of these jurisdictions, must be submitted every three years after the initial report. This ensures continuous monitoring of how these areas maintain their security posture without UASI support.